Fire Chief

Overview

*** This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC***

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Under the supervision of the Emergency Services Director, is responsible for Fire Station daily operations to ensure personnel are well-trained and capable to perform their duties effectively and on short notice. Selects and guides firefighters to perform as expected when called upon and will continually assess their readiness and performance. Maintains daily awareness of fire inspections, fire services, inspection and testing of fire protection and alarm systems, firefighter training, and fire drills.

Completes the requirements in the PWS and IAW DoD regulations. Submits all fire and rescue incident data using Fire Incident Reporting System (FIRS) software, which allows for automatic reporting, posting information on our website. This allows 24/7 Government oversight and assists in controlling and scheduling all fire safety inspections, as well as posting fire detection and alarm system operational status, fire discrepancy reports, and daily manning summaries.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Selects and guides firefighters to perform as expected when called upon and will continually assess their readiness and performance
• Maintains daily awareness of fire inspections, fire services, inspection and testing of fire protection and alarm systems, firefighter training, and fire drills
• Completes the requirements in the PWS and IAW DoD regulations
• Submits all fire and rescue incident data using Fire Incident Reporting System (FIRS) software
• Responsible for Fire Station daily operations to ensure personnel are well-trained and capable to perform their duties effectively and on short notice

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Education/
  
  Certifications:
  
  One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (i.e. Fire Management, etc.). Must provide a copy of diploma or college transcripts.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Kuwait Heavy Duty Driver’s License.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Fire Chief or a Deputy Fire Chief.
  • Experience with the Army Emergency Management Program. (DA PAM 525-27).
• Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program (DODI 6055.06-M) or industrial/municipal equivalent.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for Fire Station daily operations to ensure personnel are well-trained and capable to perform their duties effectively and on short notice.
  • Selects and guides firefighters to perform as expected when called upon and will continually assess their readiness and performance.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work.…